In a strong performance, Jrue Holiday scored 31 points and Donovan Clingan contributed 23 points and 18 rebounds, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-119 victory over the Utah Jazz. The Jazz, missing key players Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, faced challenges after Jackson underwent knee surgery and the team was fined $500,000 for not playing healthy stars. Clingan also recorded a career-high seven assists, helping Portland dominate with a 40-23 third quarter. Utah’s Brice Sensabaugh led his team with 28 points as they struggled with a short-handed roster.
